Every Good Winter 2026 Airport Outfit Will Include This It Item—Trust Me
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We're quickly approaching winter travel season, and there's no harm in starting to think about cold-weather airport outfits now. A great place to look for inspiration is stylish celebrities who are regularly spotted at airports around the world, and Katie Holmes is one of the latest, paying a visit to JFK earlier this week.
As anyone who has ever traveled during winter knows, you're going to have to wear your coat or jacket on the plane unless you have limitless luggage space. That's exactly what Holmes did, and the outerwear trend she chose—a printed coat/jacket—is quickly becoming an It item this season. Holmes opted to wear a cropped black-and-white checked coat with her white button-down, jeans, and black loafers. Instead of wearing a coat or jacket in a solid neutral that subtly blends in, she made it the focal point of the otherwise simple outfit. Even if you decide to wear something casual for your winter flights, such as leggings or sweats, a printed jacket or coat will elevate your outfit in an instant.
The verdict is that a printed coat—whether checked, brocade , or animal print, to name a few popular options—is the key to chic winter airport outfits. Keep scrolling to shop my carefully selected favorites.
As Seen on Katie Holmes at JFK
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Shop Printed Coats and Jackets
Belted Wool Jacket
Gabriel Coat
Rosemary Coat
Long Bambi Faux-Fur Coat
Bianca Coat in Plaid Drapey Wool Blend
Jacquard Coat
Oversized Animal Print Coat
Quilted Jacket
Wool-Blend Leopard Coat
